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Chiefs' bandwagon rolling into Arrowhead for mighty Patriots

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid pumps his fists as he celebrates a win over the Oakland Raiders after an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. The Patriots are seeking their third straight Super Bowl appearance while the Chiefs are trying to make it back for the first time since 1970 when the two teams meet for the AFC title on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

FILE - At left, in a Nov. 19, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. At right, in a Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. It seems football fans everywhere are suddenly on the Chiefs’ bandwagon, enthralled by their record-setting young quarterback and exciting offensive playmakers while hopeful that their amiable old coach can finally win the big one. Then again, maybe they’re just fans of anybody facing New England.(AP Photo/File)

The Lamar Hunt Trophy is displayed during a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs are scheduled to play the New England Patriots for the NFL football AFC championship Sunday. (John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star via AP)

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. At right, in an Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Kansas City, Mo. One is the sixth-round pick that became arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history. The other is the first-round choice in his first full season as starter. Yet there are similarities between the Patriots’ Tom Brady and the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, and some day their resumes may be similar, too. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - At left, in a Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) tries to make a one-handed catch of the ball in the end zone, before dropping it, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Kansas City, Mo. At right, in an Oct. 26, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, right, makes a catch against Buffalo Bills defensive back Phillip Gaines during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Chiefs and Patriots will play in the AFC conference championship game on Sunday in Kansas City. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick looks over notes, near quarterback Tom Brady, during the team's NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in the AFC championship game. New England has won five Super Bowls during the Belichick-Brady era, setting all kinds of records along the way. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots running back James White, right, celebrates his touchdown run as Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (23) sits on the turf during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in the AFC championship game. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

FILE - At left, in a Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski runs during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. At right, in an Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Kansas City, Mo. Brady and Mahomes get plenty of attention, but they can’t do it alone. Patriots running back James White tied Darren Sproles’ postseason record with 15 catches in their 41-28 divisional victory over the Chargers, while Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman remain dangerous threats. The Chiefs counter with the pass-catching trio of speedy Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins and sure-handed Travis Kelce. (AP Photo/File)

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce talks about the passing of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, during a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs are scheduled to play the New England Patriots for the NFL football AFC championship Sunday. (John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star via AP)

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots have dominated the AFC for nearly two decades _ if not the entire NFL _ and the coach-quarterback combination of Bill Belichick and Tom Brady will be playing in their eighth conference title game Sunday when New England visits the Chiefs at frigid, hostile Arrowhead Stadium. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks at the Lamar Hunt Trophy during a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs are scheduled to play the New England Patriots for the NFL football AFC championship Sunday. (John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star via AP)

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are scheduled to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game, Sunday, Jan. 20, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, catches a pass in front of Kansas City Chiefs safety Josh Shaw (30) during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

FILE - On top, in a Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady directs teammates at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Bottom, in a Jan. 12, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL divisional football playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts in Kansas City, Mo. One is the sixth-round pick that became arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history. The other is the first-round choice in his first full season as starter. Yet there are similarities between the Patriots’ Tom Brady and the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, and some day their resumes may be similar, too. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) gestures as he runs past Indianapolis Colts safety Clayton Geathers (26) and linebacker Anthony Walker during the second half of an NFL divisional football playoff game in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs, who play the New England Patriots on Sunday in the AFC championship game, have the pass-catching trio of speedy Hill, Sammy Watkins and sure-handed Travis Kelce. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)